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Hostel Kangra Division, India

Help us with Guest Interaction at our Hostel in Kangra Division!

32h/week Administration Reception
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Jaisalmer, India

Take care of Camels and enjoy our hostel

20h/week Tour Guide Cleaning Administration Reception
At least 1 week Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval

Hostel Goa, India

Help out at the Reception of our Hostel in India! 🏨✨

30h/week Tour Guide Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Reception
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Jaisalmer, India

Volunteer in an Artistic Cafe and a Hostel in the Golden City

24h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Administration Reception
From 1 week to 3 months Tent 2 meals
  • 4.5
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

Coliving Mumbai, India

Yoga Teacher or Healers

25h/week Bartending Reception Tour Guide Party Promoter
From 1 to 2 days Private Room 3 meals
  • 4.0

Hotel Jaisalmer, India

Be Part of Our Hostel Life in the Golden City of Jaisalmer🏨✨

25h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 to 5 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Farmstay Kanatal, India

Does the idea of managing travellers in the Himalayas excite you?

25h/week Housekeeping Night Shift Kitchen Hand Reception
At least 3 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project

Homestay Chamoli, India

English Teacher Required who can support with Spoken English

25h/week Kitchen Hand Reception Gardening
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Sustainable Community Garhwal Division, India

🏔️Explore the Himalayas by Helping in a Wooden Homestay🏔️

25h/week Kitchen Hand Administration Reception Gardening
At least 1 week Shared Dorm 1 meal

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

General help needed around our guest house

15h/week Kitchen Hand Tour Guide Housekeeping Reception
From 3 days to 1 month Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.5

Hotel Jaisalmer, India

Help us at reception and have an experience with camels! :)

30h/week Reception
From 1 to 2 weeks Private Room 3 meals
  • 3.0

Homestay Arrah, India

Host other Volunteers and help our beautiful community!

32h/week Night Shift Kitchen Hand Cleaning Reception
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0

Hotel Goshatwadi, India

Help us in running a resort in India!

30h/week Night Shift Reception Bartending Gardening
From 2 to 8 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals

Guest House Jaisalmer, India

Need a excellent person for our reception and other related work.

30h/week Kitchen Hand Cleaning Administration Reception
From 1 to 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.5

Hostel Kangra Division, India

Join us as a volunteer and help our reception, housekeeping, and gardening team.

30h/week Cleaning Housekeeping Reception Gardening
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0

Hostel Kalpetta, India

Help us managing our hostel and restaurant!

24h/week Kitchen Hand Housekeeping Administration Reception
From 2 weeks to 2 months Team Dorm 2 meals
  • 5.0

What is important to know before traveling to India?

India is the seventh largest country and with more than 1 billion people, it is the second most populous country in the world! This land of so many colours and flavours can be overwhelming, but it’s beauty is incomparable. Although the Taj Mahal is the main destination, there are marvels such as Biwi ka Maqbara in Aurangabad or Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi that shouldn’t be missed. Religion is also an interesting part of India, since this country is the birthplace of 4 of the world's major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.

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Is India safe for tourists?

India is usually depicted as a dangerous country, but it is generally safe for tourists in comparison with neighbouring countries. Locals are usually nice and friendly, though rape rate is significantly high. Therefore safety should be a concern for female travelers in India. As a female tourist in India, you should take precautionary measures. For example, avoid being alone in poorly lit areas, let someone know where you are at all times, ask your host about the surroundings and how safe is the region in you are visiting.

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Is it possible to use Worldpackers in India?

Yes, you can exchange work for accommodation in India at hostels, camping sites, NGOs, guesthouses, farms and more. There are Worldpackers hosts in Jaipur, New Delhi, Mumbai and many other cities in India. Check our host list and make a profile for free. The profile should include the skills you’re good at and the ones you wanna learn, travel photos and a bio about yourself. Once you provide info and find a host, you can schedule a trip by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community for only $49 a year!

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide

How to volunteer abroad using Worldpackers

What is a work exchange and how does it work?

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works